Parkland, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Florida My heart still just aches for these families and what they have been through. What happened here should never happen, but the courage of these families persevering is astonishing. Lisbon, Portugal. It was the longest day of my life.... no, really... it was. I crossed 7 time zones moving East starting just before midnight, so by the time it ended, the added hours really did make it the longest day of my life. I felt it too. The experie

According to the rule I have set for myself, a state qualifies as ''visited'' if I have actually been on the ground, within the borders of that state. I have been in the air over Georgia and South Carolina but that doesn't count. For the same reason, my flight over Arkansas tomorrow won't count. When I arrive in Texas tomorrow, it officially makes visited state #23. I have a lot to do in this mission. However, I have figured out that I can hop across the border to Colbert, Ok

I'm so thankful to God for this voyage of discovery and inner reflection. It has been almost a year since this whirlwind began and I am truly stunned at where God has taken me in that time. There can be no question that His hand has been guiding my steps and leading me through so many different places and phases. In each one of these places, I am searching for meaning and understanding, not simply adding to the roll of states and countries I have been to. In August of 2025, I

The last 11 months have been emotionally overwhelming and spirtually nourishing as I continue to plunge into the deep mysteries of our faith, Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and Luminous, just like the Rosary. Let's do a quick review and then discuss what remains. August 2025 Parkland, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, Florida. I had to make this connection to the place where this horrible tragedy occurred. Part of the journey of finding God is seeking Him in the darkest moments. RIP to

I work within literal walking distance of the White House and the Ellipse. So, this weekend, I will be in DC to celebrate Trump's 250, right? Not on your life. I am so disgusted with that guy it's difficult to even be in the same city. The man who was supposed to be the reincarnation of Ronald Reagan has instead become Joe Biden 2.0 and I want nothing to do with him and his self-aggrandizing dog and pony show. Instead, I will be on a road trip to visit far more significant de